News
April 21, 2022
BCED is embarking on the expansion of the Trusted Trader Pilot Programme, where interested
enterprises can express an interest by submitting the completed “Application for Trusted Trader
Program” and the “Trusted Trader Self-Assessment Questionnaire” forms.
Forms may be accessed on the Asycuda World Portal by choosing “Downloads”-->
“Documentation”--> “Application Forms” .
All applications should be sent to the email CED.TTP@customs.gov.bb.
The deadline for submission has been extended to 30 April 2022
April 07, 2022
The Customs and Excise Department wishes to advise ALL Brokers and Importers of the following changes with immediate effect:
(a) Waiver of Excise and VAT holiday on electric vehicles for 24 months:
8703.80.00.100 New Battery Electric vehicle
8703.80.00.110 Used Battery Electric vehicle
(b) Waiver of Import duty and VAT for two (2) years on the purchase and installation of generators at residential homes:
• 8501
• 8502
The two CPC Codes to effect the waivers are:
• 935- TAX HOLIDAY ICD VAT ON GENERATORS FOR HOME USE
• 936- TAX HOLIDAY EXCISE VAT ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES
By order of the Comptroller of Customs
January 31, 2022
The Customs Department is cognizant that business activity has been stymied as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and has resulted in limited movement of goods from the respective warehouses. In an effort to facilitate business activity, the Department will be extending the time period on all expired warehouse goods for a period of three months commencing November 29, 2021. In order to facilitate this process, warehouse keepers are required to submit an application to the Department for the extension identifying all the specific shipments. Additionally, you are also required to submit a disposal plan for the expired goods to enable the department to monitor those which have surpassed the usual two-year period. Please be guided accordingly.
January 24, 2022
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department (BCED) continues to make improvements to the ASYCUDA World system with the introduction of other functional features and customization to enhance our customs procedures as well as trade facilitation.
Effective Monday, 24th January, 2022 the changes in the attached document would be implemented. Please be advised accordingly.
By order of the Comptroller of Customs
January 24, 2022
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department (BCED) continues to make improvements to the ASYCUDA World system with the introduction of other functional features and customization to enhance our customs procedures as well as trade facilitation.
Effective Monday, 24th January, 2022 the changes in the attached document would be implemented. Please be advised accordingly.
By order of the Comptroller of Customs
January 22, 2022
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department wishes to advise Brokers that effective Monday, 24th January, 2022 they are required to submit ALL Release Orders for a shipment when multiple SADs are used to write-off the Bill of Lading.
The Department thanks you for your usual cooperation.